India re-elected to ICAO council with highest-ever mandate: Min Ram Mohan Naidu

NEW DELHI: India has been re-elected to the council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) with a “stronger mandate”. The election took place on Sept 27 during the 42nd ICAO assembly session at Montreal and India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 elections.

Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: “Proud to share India has been re-elected to ICAO council with its highest-ever mandate for the 2025–28 term. Global support for India’s membership reflects our rising stature under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership and the growing confidence in India’s commitment to aviation safety , security an sustainability... During my visit to ICAO general assembly in Montreal, I (saw) strong interest from global stakeholders in our aviation sector, especially in aircraft component manufacturing, MRO and skill development.”

Naidu had on Sept 2 hosted a reception for ambassadors and high commissioners in New Delhi ahead of the ICAO assembly session, where he had sought the support of member states for India’s candidature for re-election for the 2025-2028 term.

For the 2025–2028 term, India has reaffirmed its commitment to: Strengthening international aviation safety, security and sustainability; promoting equitable growth in air connectivity; advancing technology and innovation and supporting ICAO’s ‘No Country Left Behind initiative’, a govt statement said on Tuesday.

India’s foreign ministry had also reaffirmed the country’s strong commitment to ICAO objectives through continuous engagement with other member states. During his Montreal visit, Rammohan Naidu held bilateral meetings with other member states and engaged with aviation industry stakeholders.